Ithaca City Court- (607)273-2263

 

How  To Proceed With Your  City Code or ABC Ticket

http://www.courts.state.ny.us/ithaca/city/CityCode


1.  It is your responsibility to appear at Ithaca City Court at the date and time indicated on your ticket.  At that time you may plead guilty or plead not guilty.  If you plead guilty, a fine or other sentence will be imposed.  If you plead not guilty, a non-jury trial will be scheduled to hear your case.

Failure to Appear in Court as directed, may result in the issuance of  a warrant for your arrest.


2. If you feel you can not attend the designated court session, you may request an adjournment  by contacting Ithaca City Court directly.  Adjournment of any court appearance is subject to approval of the judge with consent from the prosecutor.

3. You may appear at Ithaca City Court prior to your scheduled court date to plead guilty by completing a written plea and waiver form and filing it with Ithaca City Court.. 

4. Any requests for adjournments must be directed to Ithaca City Court {NOT the city prosecutor} in writing.


5.  You may  meet with the Ithaca city prosecutor to discuss the circumstances of your ticket.  The office hours for the Ithaca City Prosecutor are available at the link below.  The city prosecutor cannot adjourn cases.

Ithaca City Court                                                                 Ithaca city prosecutor
118 E. Clinton Street                                                          Walk in Office Hours: 
Ithaca, NY 14850                                                                                                      
(607) 273-2263                                                                              Click Here for Assistant City Attorney Office Hours
Fax (607) 277-3702                                                                        
Ithaca City Court-Website                     
Business Hours: 8:00 a.m.- 4 p.m. Monday- Friday                    

Directions to Ithaca City Court:        Parking available in the Cayuga Street Garage (1st Hour - Free)